Ben Affleck is finally addressing the fan theories about the role Jennifer Lopez’s documentary might have played in their breakup.
When The Greatest Love Story Never Told hit screens last year, Ben seemed visibly uncomfortable with the intimate details of their relationship being laid bare for the world to see.
He had always valued privacy, calling their love life “sacred.”
However, Ben is now clearing the air, urging fans not to overanalyze the documentary as the cause of their split.
In a candid interview with British GQ, Ben explained, “I think it’s important to say that wasn’t the cause of some major fracture.
It’s not like you can watch that documentary and go, ‘Oh, now I understand the issues that these two had.’”
Despite the awkward moments in the film, he emphasized that their breakup was not caused by the documentary, which aired just months before their marriage ended.
The Awkward Moments That Sparked Speculation
While Ben’s comments help clear things up, there were still some cringeworthy moments in the documentary that seemed to hint at deeper issues in their relationship.
One of the most talked-about scenes was when Jennifer revealed the very personal gift Ben gave her for their first Christmas together.
He had created a book filled with love notes and emails from their earlier relationship, calling it “the greatest love story never told.”
However, things took a turn when Jennifer shared the book with others in the studio, which Ben was not thrilled about.
He recounted a time when he found the book being passed around among producers and musicians, admitting he wasn’t comfortable with the personal letters being shared so publicly.
“I did really find the beauty and the poetry and the irony in the fact that it’s ‘the greatest love story never told,’ and if you’re making a record about it, that seems kind of like telling it!” Ben remarked, expressing his discomfort with the situation.
Ben’s Discomfort with Publicity and the “Muse” Role
Jennifer’s love for public displays of affection clashed with Ben’s more private nature.
She openly admitted in the documentary that Ben wasn’t completely comfortable being the subject of her creative projects.
She said, “I don’t think [Ben] is very comfortable with me doing all of this.
But he loves me, he knows I’m an artist, and he’s gonna support me in every way he can.”
In one of the final moments of the film, Ben made it clear that he wasn’t a fan of the documentary format for exposing their personal life.
“I don’t really love being in the making-of documentary about my personal life,” he confessed.
Ben’s Reluctance to Be a Social Media Couple
As if navigating the documentary wasn’t enough, Ben also reflected on his reluctance to become part of Jennifer’s massive social media presence.
With over 253 million followers, Jennifer had shared numerous photos of them together, which initially made Ben uneasy.
He recalled telling Jennifer, “One of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media.”
But Ben soon realized that his request wasn’t entirely fair, jokingly comparing it to marrying a boat captain while not liking the water.
Despite his initial resistance, Ben admitted they had to find a compromise.
“We’re just two people with different kinds of approaches trying to learn to compromise,” he explained.
A Journey Through the Ups and Downs of Their Relationship
Ben and Jennifer’s relationship has had a long, complex history, full of ups and downs.
From their first meeting in 2001 on the set of Gigli to their eventual breakup and remarriage, the couple’s journey has been far from ordinary.
The name “Bennifer” was coined in 2002 during the filming of Jersey Girl, and their whirlwind romance was followed closely by the public.
They became one of the most photographed couples in Hollywood, with their every move scrutinized by fans and tabloids alike.
They got engaged in 2002, but their wedding was famously called off in 2003 due to overwhelming media attention.
After their split in 2004, both moved on with other partners—Jennifer married Marc Anthony and had twins, while Ben married Jennifer Garner and had three children.
Despite their separate lives, they remained friends over the years, even offering each other support in their respective careers.
Rekindling the Romance
In 2021, after Jennifer ended her engagement to Alex Rodriguez, she and Ben reconnected.
Their friendship quickly blossomed into a full-blown romance, culminating in a second engagement in 2022.
The couple eventually tied the knot in two separate ceremonies: first in a small Vegas wedding in July 2022, and then in a grand celebration in Georgia later that year.
Despite the public scrutiny and the ups and downs of their relationship, Ben and Jennifer seem to have found their way back to each other.
Their second chance at love is a reminder that sometimes, true love takes time—and a lot of patience.